Ep66 "Why do brains love conspiracy theories?"
Podcast: Inner Cosmos with David EaglemanPublished On: Mon Jul 08 2024
Description: Why are conspiracy theories a natural output of the brain? What do they have to do with puzzle-solving, cognitive dissonance, ingroups/outgroups, and storytelling? If you hear an unlikely explanation for something, what are effective and ineffective ways to assess it? Join Eagleman to understand from the point of view of the brain why conspiracy theories have always been so pervasive in human societies.
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